Formal, nonformal and informal coach learning: A holistic conceptualisation

LJ Nelson, CJ Cushion… - International journal of …, 2006 - journals.sagepub.com
Using Coombs and Ahmed's [1] framework of formal, non-formal, and informal learning as
the analytical framework, this paper aims to review and conceptually locate literature …

An integrative definition of coaching effectiveness and expertise

J Côté, W Gilbert - International journal of sports science & …, 2009 - journals.sagepub.com
The purpose of the current paper is to present an integrative definition of coaching
effectiveness and expertise that is both specific and conceptually grounded in the coaching …

Locating the coaching process in practice: models 'for'and 'of'coaching

CJ Cushion, KM Armour, RL Jones - Physical education and sport …, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Despite an increasing recognition of the existence of a process of coaching,
and a resulting increase in research activity, there remains a lack of a clear conceptual base …

Developmental paths and activities of successful sport coaches

W Gilbert, J Côté, C Mallett - International Journal of Sports …, 2006 - journals.sagepub.com
The purpose of this research report is to present an overview of an ongoing, international
project designed to chart the developmental paths and activities of sport coaches. This brief …

Modelling the complexity of the coaching process

C Cushion - International journal of sports science & …, 2007 - journals.sagepub.com
An examination of the considerable landscape of coaching research [1] reveals a range of
theoretical and empirical perspectives and insights into coaching. Despite this, an in-depth …

Building a successful university program: Key and common elements of expert coaches

CN Vallée, GA Bloom - Journal of applied sport psychology, 2005 - Taylor & Francis
The purpose of the present study was to determine how expert university coaches of team
sports built their successful programs. In particular, key and common elements that enabled …

Investigating the idiosyncratic learning paths of elite Canadian coaches

P Werthner, P Trudel - International Journal of Sports …, 2009 - journals.sagepub.com
Researchers have investigated how coaches, from the recreational to the elite level of
coaching, learn to coach. Many different learning situations have been identified in the …

Career evolution and knowledge of elite coaches of swimmers with a physical disability

K Cregan, GA Bloom, G Reid - Research quarterly for exercise and …, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
In the last decade there has been an increase in empirical research on coaches of elite able-
bodied athletes, while coaches of athletes with a disability have generally been overlooked …

Coaching knowledge and success: Going beyond athletic experiences

AD Carter, GA Bloom - Journal of Sport Behavior, 2009 - search.proquest.com
This study explored the development and acquisition of coaching knowledge of University
coaches who have surpassed their personal athletic achievements. Six successful …

Parameterising expertise in coaching: Past, present and future

C Nash, R Martindale, D Collins… - Journal of Sports …, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Research into expertise is increasing across a number of domains pertinent to sport. Whilst
this increase is particularly apparent in coaching, a key question is how to identify an expert …